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Reading, United Kingdom First Recruitment Group Full time
Our client is looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer for an Outside IR35 contract.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
12 Month Contract
Outside IR35
Remote Working - site visits would be as and when required
SC Clearance
Purpose of the job
The Senior Mechanical Engineer defines and distributes the scope of work to ensure that the project is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality.  The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the delivery of design and engineering to meet the requirements technical specification.
Reports to
Principal Engineer or the Project Engineering Manager / Nominated Engineer depending on the complexity of the project assignment.
Key Accountabilities
Delivery of mechanical engineering scope to satisfy the technical specification
Potential to lead teams for the full project lifecycle, including Specification, Design, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects
Production of and approval of deliverables throughout the delivery process
Checking/approval of discipline specific engineering deliverables
Contribution to engineering and safety reviews
Ensuring quality and prompt delivery of documentation throughout all phases of the project lifecycle
Compliance with safety legislation and statutory regulations
Develop cost effective technical solutions
Staff development
Managing safety by developing and reinforcing the safety culture
Management of contractors
Provide technical consultancy
Duties and Requirements
Essential
Strong understanding of the fundamentals within your engineering discipline
Current SC Security Clearance
Previous experience of working within the nuclear industry (this is desirable but not essential if transferrable skills are demonstrated)
Proven track record of successfully delivering mechanical engineering solutions within a highly regulated industry
Working knowledge of plant layout, set up, installation and alignment of plant, equipment and machinery for works test, integrated test, site installation and commissioning
Understanding of the requirements and justifications to support safety led designs and associated regulatory compliance
Understanding of processes and procedures
Good understanding of wider industry safety legislation and statutory regulations
Understanding of modern delivery practices, for example BIM compliance, RIBA/BSRIA design delivery stage gates, etc
Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
Good level of commercial awareness
Experience of leading design teams
Experience of managing sub-contracts
Desirable
Full membership of a discipline specific engineering institution
A full UK driving licence
Experience of bid preparation
An understanding of Nuclear Industry Design Substantiation
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.
We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included